Shaking things up
LG assigns new CEO for its mobile division
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LG's has had less than stellar sales for its mobile products in 2017, and the company is switching up its executive team to hopefully change this going into 2018.
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Big screen entertainment
YouTube TV app now available for Samsung and LG smart TVs
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Shortly after the release of YouTube TV for Android TV and the Xbox One series, the app is now available for select Samsung and LG smart TVs.
Do you care about lock screen ads?
LG G6 joins Amazon Prime Exclusive for $399 as G6+ and Q6 make their debut
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The Prime Exclusive version of the LG G6 is now available for just $399. Amazon is also kicking off sales of the LG G6+ in the U.S., with the phone offering 128GB storage and a 32-bit Quad DAC.
Google Assistant all the things!
Google Assistant expands to LG refrigerators, washing machines, and more
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Google Assistant is now available for 87 of LG's smart appliances, including washing machines, refrigerators, vacuums, and more.
Solid
LG V30 review: The no-BS flagship
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LG's latest handset easily ranks among the best Android phones around, and represents a genuine challenger to the ever-dominant Samsung.
Down again
LG's mobile unit sees a sales decline in Q2 2017 as demand for the G6 wanes
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LG's mobile unit recorded a strong 10% increase in sales in Q1 2017, but the resurgence was short-lived. In its second quarter earnings, LG noted that its mobile unit recorded a loss of $117 million.
Charged up
LG X Charge with 4500mAh battery lands on Comcast's new cellular service
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LG has announced the X Charge, a budget phone with a 5.5-inch 720p display and a massive battery that will be sold exclusively on Comcast's new cellular service, Xfinity Mobile.
JK it's exactly what you think it is
LG is releasing a mobile payment app, and you'll never guess the name
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South Korea is getting a new mobile payment system courtesy of LG, and it includes a version of the biggest feature Samsung Pay has to offer.
Daydream Everywhere
Daydream is coming to Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG's next flagship phone
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Google has announced that its Daydream VR platform is not only headed to LG’s next flagship phone the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ as well.
New possibilities
LG's cute airport assistant robots show a lighter side of technology
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LG makes more than just phones and TVs — and sometimes some of its newest innovations aren't in the consumer space at all, like these new airport robots.
Made with Google
From the Editor's Desk: Google partnerships prove valuable
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A combined strategy of in-house hardware and strong partnerships can work for Google — under the right circumstances.
Revolving doors
Samsung sold fewer phones than Apple in Q4 2016
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Apple shipped 78.3 million iPhones in Q4 2016, surpassing Samsung to take the crown as the world's number one smartphone vendor. That said, Samsung shipped 309.4 million smartphones in 2016, outmatching Apple's 215.4 million shipments.
Oh well
Strong sales of the V20 couldn't lift LG out of the hole in Q4
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LG couldn't catch a break in 2016. Let's hope 2017 fares better.
Of course
LG's new webOS-powered refrigerator has Amazon Alexa voice control
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The battle over making average home appliances "smart" rages on, and LG just put an additional foot forward with its new InstaView smart refrigerator that integrates Amazon Alexa voice assistant control.
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LG announces five new phones (yes, five) for CES
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Ahead of CES, LG has announced four new phones in the K series — the K10, K8, K4, and K3 — that will make their debut at the trade show. LG will also showcase the Stylus 3, which offers an "improved writing experience."
For the power user
LG V20 review: Everything a power user wants
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The V20 has broader appeal than its predecessor, an interesting camera setup and mountains of features — but it doesn't quite 'wow' as a complete product in the way its same-price competition does.
When will you see the update?
Report shows Motorola is the fastest to roll out updates
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Mobile app insights firm Apteligent has published its Android manufacturer update report for July 2016, detailing the track record of manufacturers when it comes to rolling out updates. Outside of Nexus devices, Motorola is the fastest to roll out Marshmallow to its devices in the U.S. and India.
Big changes afoot
LG partners with Intel to roll out a 10nm SoC based on ARM
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Intel has failed to make a mark in the mobile SoC market, but the chip vendor has announced plans to manufacture ARM-based designs on its 10nm FinFET manufacturing process. Intel also said that it will partner with LG to fabricate a "world-class mobile platform" based on the 10nm node.
No one's buying the G5
LG posts strong profits, but the mobile unit is losing money
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LG has announced its Q2 2016 earnings, recording an operating profit of $503.1 million (584.6 billion won) over revenues of $12.05 billion. Strong sales of home appliances and TVs contributed to the uptick in profits, but the company's mobile unit posted an operating loss of $132 million.
Teamwork
LG and Volkswagen team up to connect your smart home and car
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LG and Volkswagen have announced a new partnership to work on a connected car platform that will bring your smart home controls to your car.